9 Ways to Wear Jeans Like a Supermodel

Denim might be the most democratic of materials, but there’s no denying supermodels wear it particularly well. In fact, they are responsible for many an iconic jeans moment. Back in the day, a fresh-faced Brooke Shields showed us how to work dark designer denim (with Reeboks and more denim on top). Later, Daria Werbowy did the same for high-rise flares. And it’s impossible to think of cut-offs without conjuring the mental image of a sizzling, lion-maned Cindy Crawford, a can of Pepsi in hand.

Because jeans are adaptable—to different occasions, and many body shapes—it’s not necessary to be signed to a modeling agency to rock a denim dress á la Bella Hadid, or some white skinnies like Jerry Hall. Below, nine distinct denim looks, from jumpsuits to long shorts, inspired by as many top models. What we can learn from these beauties is that making a look your own has less to do with the perfect accessory than the right attitude. Preferably one as easy and free as blue jeans can be.